As the City of Mandurah prepare to host the 2018 Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games (AP&ES) this weekend, residents are reminded that there will be a number of road and water closures affecting the city.
The Games kick off on Sunday, October 28 and will continue until Saturday, November 3, welcoming more than 3000 serving and retired personnel and registered volunteers from police and emergency service agencies who will compete in about 50 individual and team sports
There will be a number of unavoidable closures across town, including car parks, throughout the events.
The Games officially commence on Sunday night with the opening Ceremony on Mandurah’s eastern foreshore from 6pm. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend this event, which will include a torch relay, a parade of competitors, official welcomes, live music and fireworks.
All waters in the Mandjar Bay estuary bounded in the south by Mandurah Bridge and in the north by a point 40 metres east of Carter Street will be closed between 5-6.45pm for the opening ceremony.
Additionally, all waters within a 100 metre radius of the firing point, near the War Memorial, are closed to vessels and swimmers are prohibited between 5.30-8.30pm on Sunday, October 28 for the pyrotechnics display.
The opening day of the Games will also involve a number of road closures:
- Mandurah Terrace from Pinjarra Road to Peel Street will be closed from 6am-12am.
- The Halls Head Parade Community and Sporting Facility car park will be closed from 5am-12pm.
- The Leighton Place, Siska Court and War Memorial car park will be closed from 12.30pm-9pm.
- The Leighton Road East, Carter Street and Henry Sutton Grove car park will be closed from 12.30pm-9pm.
On Monday, October 29, Lido Beach and Venetian Canals in the Mandurah Marina will be closed from 7-9am.
Mandurah Terrace from Pinjarra Road to Tuckey Street will be closed each night of the Games from 4pm-12am, with these hours extended on Friday, November 2 to begin from 12pm-12am.
All waters of Port Mandurah Canals will be closed to all vessels between 8am-12pm on Saturday, November 3 to accommodate for the stand up paddle boarding event.
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Spectators are invited to attend the opening ceremony and all of the week’s events which will include shooting, fire truck pull and surf lifesaving.
Deputy Commissioner Stephen Brown said the Games were extraordinary for the extraordinary people that take part.
“For the competitors, it’s a chance to socialise outside of the stresses of their working lives in a positive environment that fosters physical and mental benefits. This is all about collaboration, competition and comradery,” he said.
“The Games also provide a unique opportunity for members of the community to show their appreciation for the fine work carried out every day by our emergency responders right across Australasia.
“The public events like the Opening Ceremony in particular will allow people to display their support first hand, while also enjoying some wonderful entertainment and the beautiful facilities Mandurah affords.”
For more information on the canal closures, visit transport.wa.gov.au.
To read more about the upcoming Games, visit the website or Facebook page.
